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338:Detroit and Mackinac Railway
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779:16.3 miles (26.2 km)
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150:62 mi (100 km)
964:Rail trails in Michigan
772:Mackinaw City, Michigan
725:5.3 miles (8.5 km)
617:5.6 miles (9.0 km)
509:10.9 miles (18 km)
165:Mackinaw City, Michigan
664:Mullett Lake, Michigan
556:Indian River, Michigan
359:. It also borders the
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378:Location
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294:History
264:Gaylord
227:Website
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